Forestry Australia QLD Division
QLD Committee
Alex Lindsay (Chair)
Tom Clapson (Secretary)
Kerrie Catchpoole
David Lee
Alison Dillon
Seamus Batstone
Sam Van Holsbeeck
Sandra Richards
AFG: Atherton Tablelands
Kevin Harding (President)
AFG: South East Queensland
David Wood (Secretary)
Alison Dillon (Vice President, PR)
QLD: AGM & Field Trip in Gympie
USC Research trial plantings
The Queensland Division of the Forestry Australia in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and field trip in Gympie. We will kick the day off in Traveston for a welcome by USC and followed by a site visit of coppice, sandalwood and other species trial-plantings guided by A/Prof David Lee. After the site visit, we will make our way to the USC Gympie Campus for an outdoor BBQ sponsored by USC and the AGM.
When you register, please indicate if you are attending morning field trip and AGM or only AGM.
Dates: Saturday, 20 November 2021
Meeting point: Matilda - The Giant Kangaroo Statue, 1516 Bruce Hwy, Kyong QLD 4570
Transport: Delegates are required to arrange their own transport to Traveston/Gympie (getting there directions below).
Program: Saturday 20 November - Please note that the program is subject to change.
09:00 am: Arrival at the Traveston meeting point
09:30 am: Welcome by USC Forest Research Institute representative
10:00 am: USC Research Trial visit hosted by A/Prof David Lee
12:00 pm: Travel to USC Gympie Campus
12:15 pm: Lunch sponsored by USC
01:00 pm: QLD Forestry Australia Annual General Meeting
02:00 pm: Wrap-up
Registrations close: Tuesday 16 November at 5:00 pm AEST
Getting there:
* Field Trip: The Matilda Statue meeting point is located on the left side of the Bruce Highway northbound next to the Puma Traveston petrol station. From there we will travel as a convoy.
* AGM ONLY: For those attending the AGM only, a map of USC Gympie Campus can be found HERE
Meals: Lunch is provided by USC, please indicate dietary requirements in the registration link. Other meals are BYO.
CPD: 2 Points
When you register, please indicate if you are attending morning field trip and AGM or AGM only.
Registrations
Forestry Australia Members: Free
Non Members: $20
To Register, click HERE
PAST EVENTS
Field Trip: Araucaria plantation management, fire recovery and tree planting at Jimna
Date: Saturday 20 March 2021
Time: 9:00am for morning tea, presentation and tour 9:30am to 11:30am
Location: HQPlantations Office, 33 Bellbird Road, JIMNA, QLD, 4515
About:
To celebrate the International Day of Forests, the IFA/AFG Queensland Branch would like to invite IFA/AFG members and those interested in plantation management and fire recovery on a field trip to Jimna. During the trip you will receive an overview of the 2019 fire season, visit a fire-affected area and learn how the Jimna Hoop Pine plantations are being re-established. You will then have an opportunity to plant a Hoop Pine tree. Delegates are required to arrange their own transport to Jimna (accessible on a bitumen road), where morning tea will be provided. A bus will then transport delegates around the tour sites. The trip will involve minimal walking. For those who wish to stay in the area, camping is available nearby at the QPWS Peach.